Let’s talk apple cider drinks, friends! While apple cider is indeed fabulous on its own, you know I like to add a little pizzazz to just about everything. And if you don’t know that yet, welcome, you’re about to learn I jazz up everything! So these easy cocktails and mocktails all take apple cider to the next level. Whether you’re hosting a fall party and looking for

Looking for the perfect fall party drink? I love this sparkling apple cider sangria for so many reasons! Party drinks (or really any drink) need to be easy to make. You have a million other things to deal with (appetizers, greeting guests, getting the table set up, etc) that finding time to fuss with a cocktail is just silly. But you still want to serve

Little life update! I’m going 99 mph wrapping up my big party book and so crazy excited about it. The hardest part is packaging it all up and not seeing it in print until next year but all good things take time, right? More updates on the book as they come. Meanwhile, I’ve been sipping Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mules which, trust me, you also need

It’s COCKTAIL TIME, y’all! Halloween month is almost upon us, and I finally got a chance to play with some dry ice! Let me tell you, I knew it was cool but now I’m really sold on using it for Halloween concoctions. You can find it at grocery stores (just ask) and a little goes a long way! More on the dry ice below. This

You’ve likely found yourself here because you’re a fellow Mai Tai lover! Welcome! My husband and I were in Hawaii a few weeks ago where we tried a lot of Mai Tais! One of our absolute favorites came from Halekulani’s House Without a Key! It’s a gorgeous restaurant overlooking Waikiki Beach with the beautiful aqua waters. My husband became quite the Mai Tai connoisseur while we

Raise your hand my peach lovers! I know there are some of you because lots of you loved THIS post of mine on Instagram recently (find those here, by the way)! Well, I’m a huge peach lover. I grew up visiting my grandparents in upstate South Carolina during the hot summer months. My grandfather would always take us out in his old grey truck (these

So I have a question, friends! You might have followed along on my Hawaii trip a couple of weeks ago with Silhouette Inc. but would you fancy a blog post dedicated to the trip with my fave places to eat, tips, pics? Just let me know in the comments, mmk? Now, say you don’t have a trip the islands in the works, don’t fret! I

Try Strawberry Basil Juleps for the Kentucky Derby! If there is one thing synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, it’s the classic mint julep and donning over-the-top big hats. This year, I’ll be hosting a little mint julep party while watching the races. I really want to serve a signature mint julep with a bit of a “twist”. I’m excited to share the recipe with all

Now you KNOW I love pineapples (anyone remember THIS COCKTAIL?)! Well, I’m back with a quick and easy way to whip up pineapple margaritas! Whether you just want one (hello “me” time!) or you’re making them for a crowd, the key is keeping it easy and delicious. I have been dying to try the KEURIG® KOLD™ ever since I heard about it (um, fountain Diet Coke

Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to move indoor parties outside to your patios, porches, and backyards! I’m super excited to help celebrate the nationwide launch of Viniq Glow and show you how to style a gorgeous spring bar cart brunch! It’s the perfect celebration for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, or just a gathering of your favorite girlfriends! Bar cart parties

My husband is the resident beer drinker in our household, and I thought I didn’t really like beer (bad college party beer memories, yuck). That is UNTIL I experimented using it to make a berry beer punch, and now I’m hooked. You can whip it up and keep a pitcher in your fridge for last minute spring and summer soirees. It’s truly delightful and refreshing!

Sip Sip Hooray! Spring has officially arrived, and we’re kicking things off with a recipe for Lemon Drop Sparkletinis with one of my favorite bloggers, Ashley from Sugar & Cloth! We’ve had the opportunity to galavant around together, and she is just as fabulous as her daily inspirations on Sugar & Cloth Today she’s stepping in to share this wonderful recipe (because I’m still up to